Post-Run

Savoury Sweet Potato Bites

Name: Savoury Sweet Potato Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10-12 bites
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500 g), scrubbed clean; 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/3 cup (80 g) cream cheese, softened; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried onion flakes; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Flaky sea salt to finish; Fresh chives, finely sliced (optional)

Roasted sweet potato rounds topped with cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, and a squeeze of lemon. The only savoury snack option that isn't rice-based — batch-roast a tray on Sunday and eat them cold from the fridge all week.

30 minPrep time

10-12 bitesServings

27gCarbs

3gProtein

⏱A lighter post-run option when you're not ready for a full meal. The complex carbs from sweet potato help restore energy, and the cream cheese adds a small amount of protein. Works well as a bridge snack before your main recovery meal.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the sweet potatoes into rounds about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick. Toss in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Arrange the rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet — don't overlap. Roast for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly golden on both sides. Let cool completely on the tray.

Topping

Spread a small dollop of softened cream cheese onto each cooled sweet potato round. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, garlic powder, dried onion flakes, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

Topping

Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the tops and finish with sliced chives if using. Serve immediately or store the plain roasted rounds in the fridge and top just before eating.

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